Pompeii, Italy – An amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy. The whole city was completely destroyed by the last great erruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The amphitheatre has been partially reconstructed to give visitors an idea of how the people of Pompeii enjoyed life, almost 2000 years ago. Some tourists to Pompeii are seen in the photo that was shot in the afternoon sunlight; horizontal format. Copy space. © Mano Chandra Dhas